Aquariums

Adventure Aquarium – Camden
Open 365 days a year, Adventure Aquarium continues to offer new opportunities for families to explore, discover and play. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning guest, you can count on new hands-on activities, new animals and exhibits and new moments of magic.Check out KidZone, an enchanting playground “under the sea,” and experience seven different touch exhibits to get up close and personal with sharks, stingrays and more. Adventure Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world where you can see hippos nose-to-nose, and the only aquarium in the country to feature a Great Hammerhead Shark – among the largest and rarest of sharks! Add two million gallons of fun, a 40-foot suspended Shark Tunnel, a 4D Theater (sponsored by PSE&G) and free live shows and up-close animal experiences daily, and it’s clear to see why a trip to Adventure Aquarium promises to deliver family memories that will last a lifetime.Address: 1 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ; Phone (856) 365-3300Hours: Mon – Sun: 10:00 am – 5:00 pmAdmission: $24.95 for adults and $17.95 for children ages 2-12
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Atlantic City Aquarium – Atlantic City
Atlantic City Aquarium is located in Historic Gardner’s Basin. Check out the aquarium, crafters village, take a boat ride, enjoy a fishing trip and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants that Gardner’s Basin has to offer.Address: 800 North New Hampshire Ave. Atlantic City, NJ: Telephone (609) 348-2880Hours: Mon – Sun: 10:00 am – 5:00 pmAdmission: Adults: $8.00, Seniors (ages 62 and up)$6.00, Children (ages 4-12): $5.00
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Jenkinson’s Aquarium – Point Pleasant
Jenkinson’s Aquarium is a privately owned facility located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. The aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on all aspects of marine life and conservation. Each exhibit is designed to promote awareness of the animals, their habitats and conservation.Exhibits such as Atlantic sharks, Pacific sharks, coral reefs, penguins, alligators and seals give you the opportunity to get up close to animals from around the globe. Another attraction, the touch tank, allows visitors to touch live animals ranging from a sea star to a sting ray!Address: 300 Ocean Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ; Telephone 732-892-0600Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 5:00pm, Saturday – Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pmAdmission: Adult: $11.00; Child (3-12): $6.50